Humulin r and Fibromyalgia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Fibromyalgia is reported as a side effect among people who take Humulin r (insulin recombinant human), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Humalog, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Fibromyalgia when taking Humulin r. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,077 people who have side effects when taking Humulin r from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Humulin r?

Humulin r has active ingredients of insulin recombinant human. It is often used in type 1 diabetes. eHealthMe is studying from 22,147 Humulin r users. Check the latest studies of Humulin r.

What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body) is found to be associated with 1,335 drugs and 1,832 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Fibromyalgia.



On Jul, 06, 2026

22,077 people reported to have side effects when taking Humulin r.
Among them, 37 people (0.17%) have Fibromyalgia.

Could Humulin r cause Fibromyalgia?

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Humulin r when they have Fibromyalgia? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Humulin r? *

  • female: 97.3 %
  • male: 2.7 %

What is the age of people who have Fibromyalgia when taking Humulin r? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 4.76 %
  • 40-49: 38.1 %
  • 50-59: 23.81 %
  • 60+: 33.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Humulin r? *

  1. Humalog: 14 people, 37.84%
  2. Lantus: 12 people, 32.43%
  3. Lasix: 7 people, 18.92%
  4. Humulin N: 6 people, 16.22%
  5. Prilosec: 6 people, 16.22%
  6. Zoloft: 5 people, 13.51%
  7. Paxil: 4 people, 10.81%
  8. Cephalexin: 4 people, 10.81%
  9. Synthroid: 4 people, 10.81%
  10. Cymbalta: 4 people, 10.81%

What are other side effects people have besides Fibromyalgia? *

  1. Blood Glucose Increased: 12 people, 32.43%
  2. Weight Increased: 7 people, 18.92%
  3. High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 18.92%
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 18.92%
  5. Pain: 7 people, 18.92%
  6. Blood Glucose Decreased: 6 people, 16.22%
  7. Asthma: 5 people, 13.51%
  8. Back Pain: 5 people, 13.51%
  9. Memory Loss: 5 people, 13.51%
  10. Diabetes Mellitus Inadequate Control: 5 people, 13.51%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 5.41%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.41%
  3. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 1 person, 2.70%
  4. Diabetic Gastroparesis (paralysis of the muscles of the stomach caused by diabetes): 1 person, 2.70%
  5. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 2.70%
  6. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 2.70%
  7. Cardiac Disorder: 1 person, 2.70%
  8. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.70%
  9. Cough: 1 person, 2.70%
  10. Cushing's Syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat): 1 person, 2.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on insulin recombinant human (the active ingredients of Humulin r) and Humulin r (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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